Postdoctoral Fellow- MCG-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Postdoctoral Fellow – MCG Pharmacology & Toxicology

Job : 297206
Location: Augusta University
Full Time

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers through classroom and clinical experiences across the state.

Pharmacology and Toxicology is a department of the Medical College of Georgia dedicated to the study of drug interactions, neurobiology, and the development of therapeutic agents. Its research focuses on cardiovascular, neuroscience, and translational pharmacology.

A training position designed to conduct advanced independent research aligned with NIH‑funded projects studying the interaction of HIV‑1 Tat protein with cocaine, monoamine transporters, methamphetamine, and vesicular monoamine transporter.

• Participate in project planning and development of research protocols, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines
• Analyze experimental data using manual or computer techniques, developing custom programs when necessary
• Conduct complex bacteriological, chemical, and radio‑chemical analyses, and perform macro‑ and micro‑serological, histological, and cell culture procedures
• Carry out in‑vitro and ex‑vivo experiments, maintain animal colonies, and execute animal behavior assessments
• Review scientific literature, summarize findings, and develop derivative applications of techniques
• Present findings at scientific meetings locally, nationally, and internationally
• Compose and review articles for publication in scientific journals
• Supervise and coordinate activities of students, graduate assistants, and other research personnel
• Advise principal investigators, postdocs, students, and research personnel on techniques, procedures, and technology
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and operate microscopes, analytical equipment, and other scientific instruments, providing training to others

• Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited college or university

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology or related discipline
• Training and interest in regulation of monoamine transporters
• Experience in cell culture, fast‑scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV), rodent behavior testing (cognitive, depressive, and drug rewarding effects), or neuropharmacology
• Expertise in neuropharmacology or neuroscience, competency in rodent handling, and strong analytical and statistical skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work with research animals
• Ability to work independently with general supervision

Shift: Days, Monday – Friday. Salary commensurate with qualifications within the established range. Fully or partially funded through external sources; continued employment contingent on fund availability. Benefits for eligible full‑time employees include health, dental, life, retirement, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program available after 6 months of employment.

Successful background check required prior to start. Credit check may be required for Positions of Trust. Motor vehicle reports required for roles that use university vehicles. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates must provide credential evaluations. Employees must uphold confidentiality and cybersecurity policies.

This position promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. The university is a tobacco‑free environment.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.